Understanding and Diagnosing Allergic Disease in Twins

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The purpose of this study is to gain better understanding of how the immune system works in twins with and without allergic disease. Healthy volunteers are not specifically targeted. Healthy non-allergic study participants may be found through the course of evaluation for the presence of allergies.

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Ages Eligible for Study:

up to 80 Years (Child, Adult, Senior)

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

Sampling Method:

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy volunteers are not specifically targeted. Healthy non-allergic study participants may be found through the course of evaluation for the presence of allergies. Women, minorities or children will not be excluded from this study.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Twin participants ages 0 to 80 years who are with or without allergy disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients with special risks attendant to venipuncture will be excluded.